Finland vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary
Finland
3,137 millions
in 2022
South Africa
2,718 millions
in 2024
Finland rank
15th
South Africa rank
17th
Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary over time
- Finland
- South Africa
How they compare
Finland currently reports 3,137 millions against 2,718 millions in South Africa, a difference of 419 millions.
That makes Finland's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Finland has been ahead every year.
Finland ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 17th of 65 countries.
Finland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,546 millions | 1,582 millions | 964.28 millions | Finland |
| 2020s | 2,979 millions | 2,219 millions | 760.66 millions | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary, Finland or South Africa?
- Finland, at 3,137 millions against 2,718 millions in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary between Finland and South Africa?
- 419 millions, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2022.
- How do Finland and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary?
- Finland ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 17th of 65 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education only, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release